College Financial Advisor Intern: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Registrations assistance

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that provides guidance and a framework to build an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You’ll work with local and nationwide experts, gain access to exclusive products, and benefit from support of a Fortune 500 company, with a path to future opportunities.

The role emphasizes hands-on prospecting, strategy development, client meetings, and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government)
• Excellent time-management skills
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute on a business strategy
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
• Receive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Campus leadership involvement

Sales curiosity

Interest in financial literacy

Education

Full-time student

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that provides guidance and a framework to build an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You’ll work with local and nationwide experts, gain access to exclusive products, and benefit from support of a Fortune 500 company, with a path to future opportunities.

The role emphasizes hands-on prospecting, strategy development, client meetings, and ongoing coaching.